here’s no shortage of research on the topic of gender
inequality in the workplace—including disparities in salary,
professional development offerings, and opportunities
for advancement and leadership. However, until now, little
research has focused on the staffing industry. Is there gender
parity among salaries in the industry? Are there more barriers to
advancement for women versus men in staffing? What do female
staffing professionals think about the path to leadership positions
in the industry?

To answer these questions and many others, ASA conducted
an online survey among staffing professionals late last year. The
response was quite good: 1,648 individuals in the industry participated—62% of them women and 38% men. Here is a look at the
survey results, which will help fuel strategies toward narrowing
the industry’s gender gaps and maximizing growth opportunities
for women.